Summary
On this journey discover the stunning architecture and explore the natural beauty of the Balkans as you sail across the Adriatic Sea!
Short Itinerary / Route
- Day 1
- Depart Usa/Canada
- Day 2
- Dubrovnik - Arrival
- Day 3
- Dubrovnik - Budva - Shkodra - Tirana
- Day 4
- Tirana - Ohrid
- Day 5
- Ohrid
- Day 6
- Ohrid - Skopje
- Day 7
- Skopje - Kolasin
- Day 8
- Kolasin - Cetinje - Kotor - Dubrovnik
- Day 9
- Dubrovnik - Elafiti Islands - Slano
- Day 10
- Slano - Mljet - Korcula
- Day 11
- Korcula - Bisevo - Vis
- Day 12
- Vis - Hvar - Stari Grad
- Day 13
- Stari Grad - Trogir
- Day 14
- Trogir - Split
- Day 15
- Split
Travel Countries (3): Albania, Croatia, Macedonia
Travel Cities (10): Dubrovnik, Hvar, Korcula, Lake Ohrid, Ohrid, Shkodër, Skopje, Split, Tirana, Trogir
Details
This phenomenal 15-day tour begins in Dubrovnik, the city on the Adriatic Sea known for its well-preserved architecture since the 07th century. Admire the beauty of Budva and Shkodra as you move ahead toward Tirana, the lively capital city of Albania, enjoy your visit to some of the historic and cultural monuments. Your next stop will be at Ohrid, often referred to as “Jerusalem of the Balkans' for once having 365 churches, one for each day of the year. The next day you will depart for Skopje, the city of statues. Travel along the Moraca river for Kolasin, this magnificent town was founded by Ottoman Turks in 1651. Then you will return to Dubrovnik and board your cruise to sail across the Adriatic Sea. Enjoy the beautiful scenery on a ship cruise for Elaphite Islands, here you will have the opportunity to swim in the crystal-clear water before you reach Slano, also known as the fisherman village. Continue to sail for Mljet, stroll to the famous salt lakes as you wander through the beautiful Mljet National Park. Then you will sail to the islands of Korcula, known as the birthplace of Marco Polo. Visit the Blue Cave located on the small island of Bisevo, just a few miles from Vis. Admire the silver-blue light that illuminates inside the cave before you reach the port of Vis. The following day you will sail for Hvar, the longest Island in the Adriatic and thereafter you will reach Stari Grad, one of the oldest cities in Europe. Next, you will sail to Trogir also called mini Venice. At last, you will reach Split, the largest city on the Adriatic coast, known for the right balance of tradition and modernity here your journey will end.